Which breed works best for you?
It can be a little daunting to try to figure out which dog breed you want. In America, there are around 200 dog breeds. That is a lot to choose from! There are different ways you can scale it down to a few choices when trying to choose a dog. Do you want a big dog or little dog? A male or female dog? Straight hair or curly hair? Vocal or quiet? What color do you like? Black, brown, white, blonde, or a big mix? can the dog shed or do they have to be hypoallergenic? Do you want to rescue a dog from the shelter or adopt from a breeder? These are a few things that help you figure out which kinds of dogs you like.
Personality is also a big thing to think about when choosing a dog. Some dogs are super hyper and want to play all the time. If you have kids, getting a Golden Retriever, Labador Retriever, or any sort of doodle mix would be a great fit for you. If you want a dog that is more mellow, calm, and can lay and sleep for a long time, a Bernese Mountain Dog, St Bernard, Bulldog, or any Spaniel would be a good fit. Do you like the outdoors and going on adventures? Then getting a Border Collie, Husky, Vizsla, would make the adventures so much more fun as they would love to tag along with you. Thinking about your everyday life and what you do can help you figure out which dog would work best for you. And whatever dog you get, you will love them so much and they will love you the same in return!
